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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 3949473, member: 19463&quot;]I am a bit surprised at the popularity of the Domna but suspect few realize that the type is not what makes it special as much as the mint.&nbsp; I mentioned my very rare example with Septimius obverse but will show it here again for those new here.&nbsp; </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1040685[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The coin is very common for Julia from Rome.&nbsp; Several of our CT members have nicer ones from Rome than I do. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1040684[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Venus from the rear is somewhat common from the Eastern mint formerly known as &quot;Emesa&quot; where it comes with several variations in style and legend.&nbsp; The one below is rare but others with different spellings (usually VICTOR) are available with a little looking.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1040686[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I have no idea of the purpose for the wire in the hole in #4 but feel it rather heavy gauge for jewelry.&nbsp;&nbsp; I am quite sure that the coin would drop in interest/value by 90% if the hole were empty.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to all who commented.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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